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FW-TCYLA UPCOMING
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FEBRUARY HAPPY HOUR |
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When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Pour House (New location 2725 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, 76107)
Sponsor: Sponsored by Haynes and Boone, LLP.
All TCYLA Members are invited for FREE Drinks. If you're not yet a member, or haven't paid your dues this year, come sign up at the door ($20 for law students and government lawyers, $50 for other lawyers).
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FEBRUARY LUNCHEON
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When: Tuesday, February 16th
Where: Reata
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Come learn about labor law and the National Labor Relations Act. Elections will also be held.
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HEALING WOUNDS
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When: Wednesday, February 17th
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Family Lawyer Volunteers Needed |
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Current Events
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OFFICER ELECTIONS – Deadline Friday, February 12th
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It’s that time again – officer elections. If you are interested in running for a position on the FW-TCYLA Board, please contact Jennifer Willingham at jwillingham@browndean.com or 817.332.1391 no later than Friday, February 12 at 5pm. Voting will be at the luncheon on Tuesday, January 19th.
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Free HAPPY HOUR for TCYLA members – Thursday, February 11th
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Come to the Monthly Happy Hour, see details under Events. All TCYLA Members are invited for FREE Drinks. If you're not yet a member, or haven't paid your dues this year, come sign up at the door ($20 for law students and government lawyers, $50 for other lawyers).
The March happy hour will be a combined happy hour with the TCBA at the Vault on March 11, 2010 from 5-7 pm. Sponsorships are still needed. If you are interested in sponsoring this joint event, please contact Vincent Circelli at Vincent.Circelli@haynesboone.com. |
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LUNCH – Tuesday, February 16
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Please join us at Reata for our monthly luncheon on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 11:45am. Do you know about unions and employers in the private sector or about protected concerted activity? Come learn about labor law and the National Labor Relations Act. We will also have officer elections at the luncheon.
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HEALING THE WOUNDS – Wednesday, February 17th – Family Lawyers Needed
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On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, FW-TCYLA volunteers will be presenting “Healing the Wounds: A Guide to Navigating the Legal System After Abuse” to The Ladder Alliance from 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. Ladder Alliance is non-profit organization located in Fort Worth whose mission is to empower women victims of domestic violence and other at-risk women to become self-sufficient and provide for their children. The program that we will put on will consist of a 25 minute video of an abuse survivor explaining how to communicate with her attorney, what to expect in court and their rights when the divorce is final. Our members will conclude the presentation by answering questions about family law, domestic violence issues, and legal assistance available to these women in need. Informational pamphlets about these issues will also be provided to the students. In addition, FW-TCYLA will host a dinner for the Ladder Alliance students prior to the session. This event is made possible through a grant from the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
We need volunteers, specifically those with family law or children's advocacy experience, to assist with this presentation. We also invite our members to attend this event to assist with set up and preparation and to join these women for dinner prior to the presentation. Please contact Laura Docker at ldocker@belaw.com if you are interested in getting involved.
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MENTORS
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| A seminar is being planned for the mentees at the end of February. Please encourage them to attend. Mentor attendance is not required. |
ABA LAW STUDENT REGIONAL HAPPY HOUR – Friday, February 26th – Young Lawyers Invited
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Join law students at on Friday, February 26, 2010, from 7-9pm, as they begin their ABA spring meeting by casually discussing the legal profession and legal education with local law professionals. Appetizers and some beverages will be provided and the location will be announced soon and in the next email blast. This event is co-sponsored by FW-TCYLA and thus, young lawyers are encouraged to attend.
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TYLA Director Position
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TYLA is now accepting petitions to run for TYLA Board of Directors. The deadline for petitions is March 1, 2010. More information is in the February issues of the Bar Journal or you may contact Jennifer Willingham at jwillingham@browndean.com or 817.332.1391 for more information.
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TYLA Minority At-Large Director Positions – Seeking Applications
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| TYLA is seeking applicants for two minority at-large director positions. March 15, 2010, is the deadline for nominations for the following positions on the TYLA Board:
At-Large Director, Large City - Place 2 (Fort Worth is considered a large city.)
At-Large Director, Small City - Place 2
Nominations may be accepted from: (1) an individual seeking the nomination; (2) a TYLA board member; (3) a TYLA Minority Involvement Committee member; (4) or a TYLA affiliate or a Minority Bar Association recommending a minority member from among its membership.
Only written nominations will be accepted. A resume of the candidate must be submitted with the recommendation letter or self-nominating letter. Where a candidate is nominated by written recommendation, a letter of interest from the nominee must be submitted as well. Nominations should be sent to:
Texas Young Lawyers Association, Minority Involvement Committee, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711-2487
Selection Requirements:
Directors appointed to this position shall serve a two-year term. Any TYLA member in good standing who is a member of a recognized minority group, including but not limited to females, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians, is eligible for appointment. One candidate shall be selected from districts including the cities of Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. The other candidate shall be from cities in any other district.
All nominations will be reviewed by the At-Large Selection Subcommittee, which will present a recommendation to the TYLA board for consideration and approval at the last quarterly board meeting in May 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Ulrickson at bulrickson@browndean.com or 817.820.1140.
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NCLR – Panelists Requested – March 17-20th
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The National Conference of Law Reviews is seeking panelists for its 50th Annual National Conference of Law Reviews in Fort Worth on March 17-20, 2010. The Texas Wesleyan Law Review is hosting the event and would like attorneys with law review or journal experience to sit on a 45-minute panel discussing a variety of different topics. They are also seeking sponsorships and donations for welcome bags for the attendees. If you are interested, please visit the conference website at www.2010nclr.com or email 2010nclr@gmail.com. This event is also open to the legal community.
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SPRING FIESTA – Thursday, April 22nd at Joe T. Garcia’s
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Save the date and if you are interested in assisting with planning and/or the event, please contact Justin Huston at JHuston@mcdonaldlaw.com or 817.336.8651.
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